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housewife

/haʊswaɪf/

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a woman who manages a household without paid employment outside it

家庭主妇

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A housewife took part in the survey about unpaid work.
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一位家庭主妇参加了关于无偿劳动的调查。
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Pronunciation: /haʊswaɪf/

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